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CV09 HWB

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,609 mi
Last recorded182,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 182,609 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 175,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 169,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,774 miles

all four tyres are worn

both front lower suspension arm bushes are worn nsf osf

Pass 16 Jan 2021 150,163 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre valve perished

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre valve perished

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,407 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CV09 HWB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV09 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV09 HWB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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